10 Things You Must Expose Your New Puppy To NOW

Adding a puppy to your family is a big responsibility. It is imperitive to prepare your new addition to face the world by exposing him or her to multiple stimuli. Just as exposure to vaccines builds a strong immune system, subjecting young dogs to new people, places, sounds and scenarios builds confidence and drastically reduces their chances of developing fear and aggression later in life. Fear is the root cause for some of the most difficult canine behavior problems such as excessive barking, separation anxiety and noise phobias. It is our responsibility as pawrents to help our pups explore the world around them in a safe, controlled way. To ensure a well-rounded, emotionally healthy puppy you MUST expose them to these 10 things early and often! If you haven’t brought your furry friend home yet, check out our comprehensive new puppy checklist to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything. 1. All Kinds of Humans Professional trainers often assign their clients the task of introducing their puppies to 100 humans before the age of 20 weeks. The importance of healthy interactions and socialization with humans cannot be stressed enough! You want your puppy to meet and grow accustomed to...